UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2008
GANNETT CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-6961 | | 16-0442930 |
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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7950 Jones Branch Drive,
McLean, Virginia
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(703) 854-6000
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Not Applicable
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| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 24, 2008, Gannett Co., Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. A copy of this press release is furnished with this report as an exhibit.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
See Index to Exhibits attached hereto.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | Gannett Co., Inc. |
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| Date: October 24, 2008 | | By: | | /s/George R. Gavagan |
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| | | | | George R. Gavagan |
| | | | | Vice President and Controller |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Gannett Co., Inc. Earnings Press Release dated October 24, 2008. |
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